What is the distance between Leipzig and Jena?

Leipzig and Jena are 72 km (45 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leipzig to Jena?

Buses departing from Leipzig Hbf in Leipzig will take you to Paradies in Jena.

Bus Leipzig to Jena from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Jena on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Leipzig central station	1h 25m	1:20pm	Jena central bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:40pm	Leipzig central station	1h 20m	1:00am	Jena central bus station	Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leipzig to Jena

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Jena. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

72 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $22	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $111	Average Duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $13	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Jena?

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Stops in Jena

A
Paradies
Am Volksbad, 07743 Jena, Germany
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B
Jena Central Bus Station (West)
Am Volksbad, 07743 Jena
C
Jena Bahnhof Göschwitz
Göschwitzer Str. 62, 07745 Jena, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11422 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $14

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Jena by bus

What is the distance between Leipzig and Jena?
Leipzig and Jena are 72 km (45 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leipzig to Jena?
Buses departing from Leipzig Hbf in Leipzig will take you to Paradies in Jena.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$13

11-23

$13

Today

$11

11-25

$10

11-26

$10

11-27

$10

11-28

$11

11-29

$11

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Jena was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leipzig to Jena, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $16 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Jena based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-25.